REFERENCES


Minneapolis/St. Paul - Greater Minnesota - Wisconsin - Iowa - N. Dakota - Recommendations

Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area
St. Joseph's Home for Children
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mary Schoelch 612-827-6241

Red Balloon Bookstore
St. Paul, Minnesota
Michelle 651-224-8320

Minnesota Humanities Commission
St. Paul, Minnesota
Kathleen Moriarity 651-772-4246

Afton Lakeland Elementary School
Lakeland, Minnesota
Kim Schneider 651-351-6510

Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mary Johansen, Training Coordinator 612-349-0545

Thrivent Financial
Roseville, Minnesota
Sharon Wilson 651-635-0500

Clover Ridge Elementary School
Chaska, Minnesota
June Johnson 952-556-6900

Fairview University Children's Hospital
Child Family Life
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Tim Knaeble 612-273-5689

Weaver Lake Elementary School (MediaWise program)
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Michelle Vance 763-420-3337

Southwest Area YMCA
School Age Care
Eagan, Minnesota
Jim Bombach 651-683-4716

Chaska Early Childhood Center
Chaska, Minnesota
Jim Miller, Principal 952-556-6400

Clover Ridge Elementary School
Chaska, Minnesota
June Johnson 952-556-6900

Wright County Head Start
Maple Lake, Minnesota
Michelle Campa 320-963-6500

Southview Elementary School
Apple Valley, Minnesota
Mary Sagstetter 952-431-8370

Northview Elementary School (MediaWise program)
Eagan, Minnesota
Kathy Carl 651-683-6820

Roseville Area Schools
Roseville, Minnesota
Mary Owen 651-604-3770

Cherryview Elementary School
Lakeville, Minnesota
Darlene Bortell 952-469-7707
Greater Minnesota
Barnum Elementary School
Barnum, Minnesota
Carol Jelinik 218-389-6976

Mankato ECFE (MediaWise program)
Mankato, Minnesota
Corrine Wesley 507-625-4620

Scope Resource Center
Owatonna, Minnesota
Lisa Bouttelle 507-446-1475


Parkside Elementary School
Buffalo, Minnesota
Rob Nudell 763-682-8500

Washington Elementary School
Rochester, Minnesota
Jenny Schumacher 507-251-5923

Lester Prairie Community Education
Lester Prairie, Minnesota
Corinna Orlicki 320-395-2613

Wisconsin
St. Croix Valley Reading Council
Somerset, Wisconsin
Jim Landis 715-247-3683

Waunakee Intermediate School
Waunakee, Wisconsin
Judy Morgan 608-849-2176

Gebhart Elementary School
Black River Falls, Wisconsin
Shelly Severson 715-285-5125

Cameron Elementary School
Cameron, Wisconsin
Pat Schroeder 715-458-2210


Trinity Lutheran School
Merrill, Wisconsin
Laura Marnholtz 715-536-7501

Owen-Withee Elementary School
Owen, Wisconsin
Lance Batchelor 715-229-4488

LaGrange Elementary School
Tomah, Wisconsin
Paul Wiese 608-347-7057

Ithaca School District (MediaWise program)
Ithaca, Wisconsin
Meredith Wallace 608-585-2311

Iowa
Ruthven-Ayrshire School District
Ruthven, Iowa
Superintendent Ervin Rowlands 712-837-5211

Cherokee Community Schools
Cherokee, Iowa
Barb Radke 712-225-6760

Des Moines Christian Early Education Center
Des Moines, Iowa
Sheryl Van Weelden


Wright Elementary School
Des Moines, Iowa
Barb Morrison 515-242-8442

All Saints Catholic School
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Marlene Bartlet 319-363-4110

North Dakota
Washington Elementary School
Fargo, North Dakota
Linda McKibben 701-446-5400


Plains Art Museum
Fargo, North Dakota
Katie Schmitt, Asst. Curator of Education 701-232-3821

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Recommendations
"Thanks for inspiring the kids to write and tell stories about their lives. Your comments reinforced what we have been telling them."
Karen Johnson, Lyceum coordinator and 4th Grade teacher
Churchill Elementary, Cloquet MN

"I have gotten an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from the staff members. We couldn't wish for a more meaningful way to kick-off our school's February readathon!"
Gwen Krueger, Elementary School Coordinator
Westview Elementary, Apple Valley MN

"These kids appreciated being so valued. You were absolutely great with them, Mike! Thank you for believing in the power of their stories and for believing in them."
Ann Schrooten
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Minneapolis MN

"Mike has the talent to make the characters in his stories come to life."
Paula Barry, Media Specialist
Crystal Lake Elementary, Lakeville MN

"I am being visited daily by [attendees] and others who were not there but who have heard all about you. Every comment about your performance has been highly complimentary. Teachers and staff have contacted me and asked, "Who is this man who has our volunteers and staff so excited about storytelling?"
Mary Schoelch, St. Joseph's Home for Children

"Working with Mike Mann has a real impact on the students. It has a positive impact on their self-esteem."
Carolyn Milano, Mentor director,
Anne Sullivan Middle School, Minneapolis MN

"The best thing since Dazzling Dave the Yo-Yo Man!"
4th Grader, Churchill Elementary, Cloquet MN

"He's worth listening to!"
Minnesota Baker, trade publication Minnesota Retail Bakers Association

"Thanks so much for your delightful stories. Our storytelling unit was a huge success."
Debra Wallace Hasskamp
Lincoln Elementary, Elk River MN

"We loved your stories and the kids did too. Thanks for all your help with making our event a success!"
Nora White, Family Resources
Ramsey PTA, Ramsey Elementary, Ramsey MN

"Thank you for a wonderful performance on our Rally Day. Hopefully we can enjoy another performance soon!"
Kevin A. Johnson, Director of Youth/Ed.
Christ Church Lutheran, Minneapolis MN

"The audience was very entertained and learned a lot of new tips on writing family stories."
Jennifer Graham, Community Relations
Barnes and Noble Highland, St. Paul MN

"Kyle could not stop talking about him and the stories he told."
Pam and Peter B., parent, Fridley MN

"His stories about 'Uncle Gus" and his other tales are simply a wonderful reminder of what one person can do to bring joy to kids' lives"
David B., parent, St. Paul MN

"Both students and staff have enjoyed your time with us and all your stories. I think we have all learned to go back and remember all the memories locked in the back of our minds."
Bonnie Bremmer
Wilshire Park Elementary, St. Anthony MN

"Highly recommended!"
Doug Steele, Principal
Pinecrest Elementary, Hastings MN

"Warm and wonderful."
Bookstore Manager

"We enjoyed it immensely."
YMCA Program Director

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